#CollaborativePD Archive
Join the Collaborative Professional Development movement! Every month, Jennifer Williams and Participate invite you to share how you are incorporating blended learning tools and ideas derived from other educators into your instruction and professional development. This chat is great if you are new to Twitter, or a seasoned social media maven. Ultimately, it’s about empowerment and self-discovery through the expansion of personal learning networks, and the ability to blend in voices, concepts and tools from all over the world.
Wednesday October 19, 2016
Whoot! Whoot! Let's do this!!! Time to celebrate our PLNs!
15-min until ! Who is ready for a 30-min celebration of empowering educators & growing PLNs? https://t.co/Pk6hmDEqeQ
Ten. More. Minutes! Whoot! Whoot! : a 30-min chat to reboost, refresh, and reimagine! Let's empower… https://t.co/w1pziVbMOE
Excited for ! Joining tonight! Thrilled to have! See you in 8 min :)
It is going to be amazing!
Woohoo!!! We are here if you need us! Twitter chats are so fun!
Wahoo! The cheer squad is prepped to go in just two minutes!
Got my pompoms & megaphone all set! Go team!
Less than 1 min until ! All educators welcome to join in a conversation on ways to Grow Your … https://t.co/bNhxizgll8
Can't wait to get started
Welcome to ! We are thrilled you are here! Please introduce yourself, your position, & a frien… https://t.co/vqG3bK4sLA
Thrilled to join for tonight’s chat! Let’s meet for the next 30 minutes to discuss ways we can Grow our !
We are honored to welcome tonight as our moderator for . Looking forward to an inspired discussion!
Thankful for and her collaborative platform to unite educators.
Kerianne Peaden, Parnterships, VIF International Education. Great to see everyone!
Good evening Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA. Tagging to join in
We will follow Q1/A1 format & don’t forget to include in all your responses.
Welcome! Thrilled to see you here Cindy!
Welcome Kerianne! Excited to chat tonight at !
Sandra Bays from Elon Elem NC excited to join!
Renee White, 1st grade in Apex, NC
Dave here in sunny San Francisco.
Hey there Kayla, Innovative Learning Specialist from Cumming, GA here.
HI! Adam from VA. Principal
Jennifer from FL. Literacy specialist and professor. Excited for tonight's ! Tagging in and !
Colleen Bergin, high school English from Charlotte NC here!
Hi Jen! If the Team is available hope they join
Excited to join . This is Jason Green, co-author of , tuning in from 40,000 ft.
Get ready to connect! Q1 on coming up in 1 minute with !
Hello pedagogical coach in Miami Fl.
hi everyone from Chicago!! VIF Partnerships and Implementation ready to go in the Midwest!
Hey everyone! Amber here from Clermont, FL. K-5 global studies teacher/MS tech/robotics
Diane from Nc - excited to chat with everyone tonight!
Q1: What Twitter chats do you recommend to teachers new to Twitter? Please list & describe. https://t.co/C7OR3fy4cQ
Great to see another coach on tonight
Hello from Dylan in Ottawa, ON.
Hi Jason! Welcome, welcome! Safe travels!
Hey High School Teacher Librarian spreading knowledge and kindness
Hi Colleen! Welcome! Thrilled you are here tonight at !
Hi Rita, librarian from WI here.
Hi, Rachelle from Pittsburgh, Span & course teacher, happy to join!
Hi! Doug here from MO, Instructional Technology Specialist with looking forward to expanding my PLN!
David Assumpcao here from Citrus County, FL
Hi Adam! Wonderful to see you here at ! Q1 is up!! Woohoo!
A1. For any educators with ELLs, I would highly recommend .
A1 I love tons of resources and strategies. Amazing group of folks read to help out!
Hi Kayla! Welcome, welcome!
Thanks! It's my first twitter chat!
Woohoo! Renee is here! It is a true celebration of positivity now!
Tameika from Tasmania, Aus. Public holiday today allows for expanding my .
Hi David! So excited to see you back again here at ! :)
A1: I love chat, mostly about literacy & chat, focused on serving English learners
Rebecca Stanley from South Graham Elementary in Graham, NC!
Yippee! Rachelle is here! Love seeing my fellow here on !
Loving seeing all these NC teachers!
A1: easy going group sharing classroom ideas, culture of learning, all things edtech
Wow, how exciting! Q1 is up! Welcome!
A1 love for the positive energy and inspiration I get weekly!
A1. Of course global community of educators. Very vibrant relevant discussions
A1: Anything with and . too!
A1 Paula from Ky. I always suggest and . Great crowds, interesting topics.
This is awesome! Welcome to your first Twitter chat!
Good evening. Russell, FL principal.
NC Teachers ROCK! Did you check out by chance?
A1: is always full of wonderful global ed strategies + the community is great
A1 is the Teacher Twitter chat for Newbies! Saturday morning.
A colleague has recommended . Haven’t been able to join in yet. YET!
A1: Also grade level chats etc, also & all great Ed groups
Alice Lynch from Berwick Academy in Maine. Pre - Grade 12
Hi Rebecca! So excited you are here! :)
A1 I'm a big fan of both and . Both great communities. Very positive and always engaging topics.
A1: This is a tough one because It took time for me to find my chats that became my weekly ones...try out some...lurk:)
Welcome, welcome! Thanks so much for coming my friend!
A1: Hi, I'm Zac, from central Florida. I love , , and for great chats
A1 Twitter PLCs & chat faves w &all things &
A1. My favorite named chat is Cracks me up every time I see it!
Evening from Virginia Beach! I'm an elementary literacy coach. I love my since I'm up at 530!
So awesome! I think also joins in !
Always love chatting, Paula! So happy to see you here at !
All these twitter chats sound awesome! I am going to need to check them to see which fit my interests/needs
A1. & are great too. Global Ed ideas & school culture, Relationships etc
Thank you for all the recommendations for chats. Will share with my teaching apprentices. I like
I now a good place to track and participate in all of them!
Try chats that others you follow are hoting. chats are inspiring, is great,
Wonderful! Welcome, welcome Michala! Such an awesome community at !
Yes! That’s definitely a good one.
Hello . Mary in mid-Michigan near Lansing. Title I Coordinator and Data Coach & a virtual school
Hi ! Jumping in late. Larry, tech coach from NJ.
A1: So many great ones. Start w/ your state chat. Etc.
Hehehehe! That is a clever fella!
is a fun one, very encouraging and full of good ideas. Very welcoming too. Right, ?
This is one chat I want to get to. I know enjoys it as well!
for good discussion about teaching and learning in the classroom
Watch for Q2 on coming up in 1 minute with .
I love quick 30 min chats like this one that leave me inspired. is one. , is another
A1: Also enjoy my district chat, , state chat, , , , , ,
I love this chat Jen. I so glad I can make it and participate.
Hi sorry I'm late...Pip from NZ here
A1. Recommend: & The resources shared are fab.
A1: Love my buds! Also, shameless plug for my chat, .
I've participated in a few chats but y'all have definitely given me a list of must tries!
If ya gotta be up so early, might as well enjoy it! I love starting my day off right with !
Welcome Pip! Thrilled to have you here all the way from NZ! Amazing!
you continually inspire and amaze me and so many others!
With our focus on global education, I will check out . Thanks for sharing
Also join in a district chat if have one. Make close connections!
Excited to be here for the chat with YOU!
A1: LOVE ! Gives instructional coaches a forum to network, ask questions and learn from other
This is my second Twitter chat! I'm school psych who loves collaborating w teachers and learning Twitter!
Me too! Such a celebration of educators! Empowering and reimagining !
These are some of my favorites too. and are growing and so inspirational! https://t.co/2p8uRKTx3k
A1: Also enjoy my district chat, , state chat, , , , , ,
Joining a bit late! Hi all... former T current Ed. Specialist .
- Brother, - Brother, - Mentor, -Mentor, - Brilliant..
A1) and consistently have great content and resources 👍😎
I especially use the tip of 2 columns for same # to manage chat :)
Agreed. Our has been super valuable for connecting and English resources.
A1: I like . So many resources being shared, and when moderates, anything is possible.
and are active voices in education and always great to follow.
A2: - positivity. - energetic. - reflective. - homegirl! 😉
So SMART!!! I was blown away by that one!
I created a twitter chat memo for teachers in my building last year giving chat ideas for them to try. Now we have our own!
A2 Have to give a shout out to which is how I became a Twitter fan! One word-awesome!
WOW! How exciting! It is so easy to get hooked. Positive ! As my pal says: in your pocket :)
Chat Salad always notifies me too late. I love getting reminders. It's hard to keep up.
thanks Zac for repping on
- Brilliant
- Idol
- idol
- Idol
Whitney Ward, instructional coach in Twin Falls, ID. Late and lurking:).
Welcome Ginain! Thrilled you are here. We are on Q2 here at !
A1-most people are very helpful to new Ts on Twitter. are some good ones
It's a good day for my twitter today. Growing list of excellent Ts and T-leaders.
A1b For coach/tosa always great stuff!
A2: PLN is now a large community of Newsela edus who are great spent the day with Ts in TX today: one word - inspiring
I second that! AWESOME indeed!
A2: positive, global motivated collaborative innovative
A2: It will take three tweets. inspire me!
Wanda Simpson a 5th grade teacher.
This is incredible! https://t.co/Z8wQUkBNHF
I created a twitter chat memo for teachers in my building last year giving chat ideas for them to try. Now we have our own!
(visionary), (worldchanger), () (tech guru) 😊
Love seeing educators leveraging the power of and 💯
A2 , persistent, curious
- innovative, inclusive
A new teacher just inspired me. Attended her fist and came back and implemented 3 things she learned. HUNGRY
No fear! We'll archive the entire chat & all resources shared on it for you! https://t.co/cT4iIK3GM5
my Internet went out just now on my phone.
oops, forgot to introduce myself... I'm Michelle, from NY. 😊
A2 and are innovative and responsive. I love my Justin's!
A2: -taking Civics to a new level - changemaker in Chi Soc Science world
A2: Honestly I'd need to send out like 5 more tweets to even try to hit everyone. Tough Q to A in 140 characters.
A2: My : - inquirer, - researcher, - connector, - innovator
You're pretty amazing yourself, sir! When will we get a chance to see you guys again?! https://t.co/ez0b0gCONj
- Brother, - Brother, - Mentor, -Mentor, - Brilliant..
Still building my PLN on twitter. It is inspiring to see the potential of building lasting connections.
Love hearing that https://t.co/4QbgAwG9bb
A new teacher just inspired me. Attended her fist and came back and implemented 3 things she learned. HUNGRY
A2: . inspires me because, .. Also the many children's book authors who tweet.
These Ts transform buildings https://t.co/6lAfzUVkyM
A new teacher just inspired me. Attended her fist and came back and implemented 3 things she learned. HUNGRY
A2: oooops i guess that's more than one word? :)
A2: are members of my that make me want to be more and do more for people.
Wow ... Thanks for thinking of me Joe!
Blown away by the amazing sharing tonight at !
A1 that is only for experienced grumblers
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
we've got and coming in Nov, so maybe one of those. We should have a summit if not
Get ready for Q3 coming up in 1 minute on with !
Thank you my friend! Flattered.
Q2: inspires me as an educator (connected school psych). I describe her as as motivated.
Hi ! I used to work in the tech dept at BA... https://t.co/ixQh7kodHh
Still building my PLN on twitter. It is inspiring to see the potential of building lasting connections.
Absolutely! Incredible educators being highlighted tonight! Love growing my with you all here at !
This is awesome. Welcome to
is now trending in USA, ranking 28
I am working on building my PLN on twitter - somehow still new at it all!
A2: Also pretty sure I share a brain (or maybe just a heart) w/ ., ., & ..
A2b: My : - reflective, - reaches for the stars
A2 - inspiring. She's the one that got me into twitter and I just love how much I discover.
Laurie from PA! Interested in . inspires me!
Hey Michelle! Great to have another math mind on tonight
A2: and is so supportive and encouraging!
This group at is inspiring a MOVEMENT! Leave it to educators to change the world in an amazing way!
A2. - Inspiring
- informative
- ROCKSTAR!
True for me too. Probably more than 5 tweets though https://t.co/HaiL5r9wij
A2: Honestly I'd need to send out like 5 more tweets to even try to hit everyone. Tough Q to A in 140 characters.
Ok will check that out. would agree that I am an experienced grumbler https://t.co/mMughY3rur
A1 that is only for experienced grumblers
A2) A shout out to who went to edcampwake & successfully using lots of new ideas already! = Inspiring!!
A3: I LOVE meeting tweeps at conferences. My fav tweep of all time, & I visit f2f, by FB, and by email often
I'm new to it as well - and it's been amazing already!
You are in the right place, Laura! Thrilled you are here :)
A3: I love connecting through , GHO, and EdCamps. Great ways to connect and collaborate!
thanks my word for you is - possibility!
great Q! We use other social media forums like & +
A3) are a perfect way to chat and have organic conversations/ conversations @ conferences and tweet-ups b4/after
A3: I love meeting my virtual PLN FtF at conferences. I have even roomed with people I only knew through Twitter!!
A3 you could do Google Hangouts or use to connect see?
A3 through fb, google, conferences. I love how many resources are shared and advice given so it's not just random chat
Twitter is the best self-initiated PD! Great to make global connections https://t.co/IJeUwWPoUg
Still building my PLN on twitter. It is inspiring to see the potential of building lasting connections.
A3 EdCamps & TeachMeets, using LinkedIn, Google+ are ways that educators can connect and then collaborate.
A2 - erudite - inspiring - engaged - encouraging -👍
So many great educator names shared tonight! So many to follow!
A3: Edcamps for sure! Ask us about our new course designed for and inspired by the movement!
Hi Katie. Fully agree with all your mentions. Great to see on the list
Hi Joe! Great to see you here too!
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Hey Michelle! Great to have another math mind on tonight
I wouldn't start my day in such high spirits without everyone in
I agree! Time to expand our PLN beyond the walls of our schools!
A3 We use Voxer for book studies and planning events.
Totally agree, Joe! It is the #1 PD of my CAREER!
A3: hangouts & Shared docs & anywhere as well as other conferences.
Hello... I just got home... I am Patricia Amorocho
Definitely a safe place to share ideas & resources. Collaborative nature! https://t.co/lAMEdiGayV
Blown away by the amazing sharing tonight at !
A3 - Attending EdCamps with my teaching apprentices -
A2: dedicated to global learning and making sure all IL students become global citizens!
YES! That is the best! Meeting for the 1st time F2F and it feels like meeting old friends!
A3: Besides Twitter - so many opportunities: GoogleHangouts, ,
A3: I was just thinking about trying to schedule a meet up here in Chicago! anyone want to join?
A3 through Facebk Google+ Linked In conferences
A3: Building you PLN is a daily commitment.. running clubs & Ubers & conferences .. you never know where you will connect
It's great. My roommate for is someone I befriended on twitter and met there last year.
Rachel from NYC. Former teacher, now working in . First time doing a Twitter chat!
I need to jump into FB more. I will look for you there and follow you :)
A3: So many people from my PLN have become collaborative beyond twitter chats. came and inspired my Ss!
A3: EdCamps and Periscope!
excellent chats happens when ever I feel like it
A3:meeting virtually can help you build connections you wouldn't have otherwise. Then collab can happen irl & online
Can someone tell me more about GoogleHangouts? Thanks.
A2 Inspiring
creative
supportive
encouraging
problem-solver
Everyone needs to follow these amazing Ts:
pizazz!
Love seeing these words to celebrate great educators! Thanks for growing my !
A3: EdCamps, Conferences, just making time to connect and chat about life and how we are doing...
A3: After an entire year of tweeting, finally met at ’s ! at an
A3: For me I want to see PLN evolve into Personal Learning Network, where we are living and sharing life together.
A3: I have restructured my meetings to mirror an . Teacher driven topics of discussion.
A3 Organize a global PDchat or a conference where we share our best practices. !
A2 4 excitement 4 being special 4 being the greatest human ever
A3- groups, collaborate on projects/curriculum/ideas in docs or in , edcamps (in person or global)
Awwww! You made my day my friend! Ginain=
I belong to 2 English teacher FB groups that are amazing & supportive.
A3) : twitter, EdCamps, Voxer... and I'm always motivated and inspired by conversations with my colleagues at work!
A3 provide a supportive caring community
when you are facing challenges in the classroom
I teach English as well - what groups are those?
THESE. FOLKS. ROCK! Love them all!
A3 Voxer is fabulous to further connect. Voice is cool. I've collaborated f2f with near by T met on twitter
A3 Connect at conferences, maybe even Google+! If there are other ways, please share because that's where the learning is!
A2 -
optimistic
mentor
joyful
inspiring
supportive
I LOVE this! Can't wait to learn more from you on this!
Well said. Yes, yes, yes! https://t.co/0Pa4kVJMtE
A3: For me I want to see PLN evolve into Personal Learning Network, where we are living and sharing life together.
One of my favorite inspirational people right here!! https://t.co/uxvWNcoVl7
A3- groups, collaborate on projects/curriculum/ideas in docs or in , edcamps (in person or global)
A3:my twitter connections made visiting 2 STEAM labs in the OC while at a conference possible
I refer to my PLN as a Positive Learning Network. We genuinely build each other up and support one another.
Tonight’s transcript & resources from our chat are available on .
Gosh...that sure was amazing!
A3 I drove 5 hrs to watch a T I met on twitter teach a new class on astronomy. Hoping to go back again.
This is awesome! So many people new to Twitter chats tonight on
Grades 6-9 ELA Support group,and Notice and Note group. Both rock!
This made my night and day! Thank you ! You're amazing! https://t.co/c3IUbwC6FG
A2 -
optimistic
mentor
joyful
inspiring
supportive
wow. That is a great story that I will def share https://t.co/A2XSFjiG5L
A3 I drove 5 hrs to watch a T I met on twitter teach a new class on astronomy. Hoping to go back again.
I like this too, with so much negativity in our industry we need this for each other, and our Ss. https://t.co/xpUsb2z5mG
I refer to my PLN as a Positive Learning Network. We genuinely build each other up and support one another.
Tonight was a WOW! Thanks for taking part in tonight’s chat! Don’t forget to follow all the participants to grow your .
Honored by the nod from the Charlie Watts to my Bill Wyman.
Follow & use the hashtag 24/7 to keep the conversation going all week long! Next chat date: 11/16 https://t.co/Vac3JT4TKI
Thanks for facilitating you are one amazing educator https://t.co/k7RJeoLycA
Tonight was a WOW! Thanks for taking part in tonight’s chat! Don’t forget to follow all the participants to grow your .
I say that because I applied to be Jam's gofor
A3 So far I follow up with DMs w people, read & comment on blog posts, invite to post on my blog..… https://t.co/qfKhCZwIxe
Love this so much! https://t.co/qZVm4banYq
I refer to my PLN as a Positive Learning Network. We genuinely build each other up and support one another.
What an inspiring chat! Thank you Jennifer!
